Description
A deliciously creamy and fluffy baked mashed potato dish that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of potatoes
- 1/2 cup of butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of sour cream
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot.
- Add butter, heavy cream, sour cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the potatoes.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- If using, stir in the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mashed potatoes to a baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until heated through and slightly golden on top.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chives or green onions.
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Adjust the cream and butter to your desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg